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Dr. Ravi Alagappan, MD

San Ramon, CA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alagappan, Diagnostic Radiologist in San Ramon, CA?

    Dr. Ravi Alagappan, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in San Ramon, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Alagappan completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Diagnostic Radiology; Alameda Co Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Alagappan is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alagappan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alagappan’s office at (925) 327-0015.

    Where did Dr. Alagappan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Diagnostic Radiology; Alameda Co Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    Is Dr. Alagappan board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ravi Alagappan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Alagappan speak?

    Dr. Alagappan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Alagappan treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Alagappan diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Alagappan. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Left Foot Pain
    • Right Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Ache in left foot
    • Left foot discomfort
    • Sore left foot
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79672: Pain in left foot
    • M79671: Pain in right foot

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    What procedures does Dr. Alagappan perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Alagappan performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Alagappan. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
    • Post-void residual urine measurement
    • Bladder capacity ultrasound
    • Non-imaging bladder scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging

    Does Dr. Alagappan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alagappan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 327-0015 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alagappan accept in San Ramon, CA?

    Dr. Alagappan in San Ramon, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Contra Costa

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • MAPFRE

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Samaritan Health Services

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Alagappan's office located?

    Dr. Ravi Alagappan's Primary Practice

    2242 Camino Ramon Ste 100

    San Ramon, CA 94583

    (925) 327-0015

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    Dr. Ravi Alagappan's Practice 2

    365 Lennon Ln Ste 290

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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    Dr. Ravi Alagappan's Practice 3

    16130 Juan Hernandez Dr

    Morgan Hill, CA 95037

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    What is Dr. Alagappan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Alagappan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063467355.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alagappan?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alagappan

    What is Dr. Ravi Alagappan's specialty?

    Dr. Alagappan is a Diagnostic Radiologist near San Ramon, CA. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Alagappan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ravi Alagappan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alagappan is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare, Sutter Delta Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, CA, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Ravi Alagappan accepting new patients in San Ramon, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ravi Alagappan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ravi Alagappan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alagappan's office at (925) 327-0015 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ravi Alagappan?

    Please contact Dr. Alagappan's office at (925) 327-0015 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ravi Alagappan have?

    Dr. Ravi Alagappan is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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